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A \u003cstrong\u003esolid spruce top\u003c\/strong\u003e paired with \u003cstrong\u003eblack walnut back and sides\u003c\/strong\u003e produces a big, bold acoustic voice, while the comfortable cutaway and slim mahogany neck make the GN51CE equally well suited to accompaniment, fingerstyle playing, and lead work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished in a beautiful \u003cstrong\u003eGloss Brown Sunburst\u003c\/strong\u003e with an abalone rosette, mother-of-pearl dot inlays, and gold die-cast tuners, the GN51CE BSB delivers an upscale appearance to match its stage-ready performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSolid Spruce and Black Walnut\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GN51CE is built around a \u003cstrong\u003esolid spruce soundboard\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing excellent projection, clarity, and dynamic response. Black walnut back and sides complement the spruce top with a rich, articulate character that works beautifully across a wide variety of playing styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTakamine NEX Cutaway Body\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTakamine's signature \u003cstrong\u003eNEX body shape\u003c\/strong\u003e is essentially a scaled-down jumbo, designed to offer excellent tonal balance and a full acoustic voice that complements vocals especially well. The cutaway provides convenient upper-fret access, making the GN51CE a versatile instrument for both rhythm and melodic playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slim \u003cstrong\u003emahogany neck\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e12\"-radius bound laurel fingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e provide a comfortable, familiar playing feel. A 42.8mm nut width and 644mm scale length further contribute to an easy transition for players accustomed to modern steel-string acoustics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTakamine TP-4TD Electronics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor amplified performance, the GN51CE features Takamine's \u003cstrong\u003eTP-4TD preamp system\u003c\/strong\u003e. A built-in chromatic tuner makes quick tuning changes easy on stage, while \u003cstrong\u003ethree-band EQ and gain controls\u003c\/strong\u003e let you shape your amplified sound for an acoustic amplifier, PA system, or recording setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDeluxe Appointments\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GN51CE BSB adds an elegant selection of cosmetic and functional details, including a \u003cstrong\u003eblack walnut headcap\u003c\/strong\u003e, abalone rosette, mother-of-pearl dot inlays, synthetic bone nut and split bridge saddle, and \u003cstrong\u003egold die-cast tuning machines\u003c\/strong\u003e. The rich Gloss Brown Sunburst finish completes the instrument's distinctive appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTakamine NEX cutaway acoustic-electric guitar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid spruce top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack walnut back and sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMahogany neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBound laurel fingerboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12\" fingerboard radius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTakamine TP-4TD preamp system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in chromatic tuner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-band EQ and gain controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSynthetic bone nut and split bridge saddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack walnut headcap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbalone rosette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMother-of-pearl dot inlays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold die-cast tuning machines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGloss Brown Sunburst finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e NEX Cutaway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid Spruce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Walnut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Walnut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Laurel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard Radius:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42.8mm \/ 1.6875\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 644mm \/ 25.35\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectronics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Takamine TP-4TD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gloss Brown Sunburst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1053.9mm \/ 41.49\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 398.1mm \/ 15.67\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody Depth at End:\u003c\/strong\u003e 110mm \/ 4.33\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Case:\u003c\/strong\u003e Takamine GC-WN (sold separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its solid spruce top, distinctive black walnut body, balanced NEX design, upscale appointments, and dependable Takamine electronics, the \u003cstrong\u003eGN51CE BSB\u003c\/strong\u003e is a versatile acoustic-electric built for players who want excellent acoustic tone and confident plugged-in performance in one striking instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takamine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47918680080533,"sku":"Z-210000009703-1","price":699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0665\/4348\/5077\/files\/165632.jpg?v=1788236403","url":"https:\/\/zstringmusic.com\/products\/takamine-gn51ce-bsb-nex-cutaway-acoustic-electric-guitar-brown-sunburst","provider":"Z String Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}